10 Vocabulary Words You Need To Know If You're Going To Live In Tennessee
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Meghan Kraft
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Everywhere you visit has a local vernacular that takes just a hot second to get used to. Whether you’re learning surfer lingo in southern California or watching your vowel pronunciation in the heart of Boston, there’s always something quirky and new wherever you travel in the states. These ten vocabulary words are DEFINITELY a necessity if you find yourself in Tennessee, so study up! We’ll meet you for a meat ‘n three supper afterward.
You're looking for some Jack Daniel's here, yes sir.
In Tennessee, asking for "hot chicken" means that you're looking for fried chicken swabbed in a healthy amount of cayenne pepper that will sear the tongue with its spicy skin. Made famous by Nashville, you'll most likely be asked just how spicy you'd like your chicken to be before its
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It always comes sweetened, folks. Iced tea is synonymous with sweet tea, so make sure you ask for no sugar if you're looking to be good.
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RC Cola, of course!
Most commonly known as a "creek", this is that tiny gurgling stream that runs through the gorgeous expanse of your southern backyard.
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This phrase is tricky. It can be used both honestly or as an insult, proceed with caution when uttered in your presence.
This is the classice southern meal, served across the American south, and it includes a meat and three sides that are either veggie or starches.
This term is less widely used, but it commonly refers to a shopping cart.
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You may know Nashville as "Music City," but it's also referred to as, "The Athens of the South" for the number of higher learning institutions in the city.
That would be the south, dear friend. Your new home.
While you’re all busy making Tennessee your new home, you should definitely check out these gorgeous spots all over the state.
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